FOURTEEN vehicles fall foul of taxi and private hire regulations during Milton Keynes roadside operation
- Perry Richardson
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
A joint operation between Milton Keynes City Council and Thames Valley Police has uncovered multiple taxi and private hire vehicle issues, with 14 vehicles found in violation of road traffic and licensing regulations.
Earlier this month, officers stopped and inspected 36 hackney carriage and private hire vehicles originally licensed in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Wolverhampton, Luton, Central Bedfordshire and London.
The checks revealed a range of offences including bald tyres, missing roof signs, door markings and driver badges, as well as vehicles operating without licence plates or with expired licences. Some vehicles were also found with visible bodywork damage.
Fixed Penalty Notices and Suspension Notices were issued to non-compliant drivers. Each was advised on the steps needed to bring their vehicles and documentation back into compliance.
The council said the operation formed part of its wider effort to improve passenger confidence by ensuring all licensed vehicles operating within the city are safe and properly maintained. Further joint investigations with police are scheduled to take place later this year.
Cllr Mick Legg, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said: “This operation sends a clear message that safety and compliance are non-negotiable. We’re committed to ensuring that all taxi services operating in Milton Keynes meet the required standards to protect passengers and other road users. I’d like to thank our enforcement team and Thames Valley Police for their continued partnership and dedication.”
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Working in partnership with MK City Council, Thames Valley Police conducted a day of action targeting taxis and private hire vehicles that were in breach of road traffic and licensing laws.
“The public should rightly expect vehicles used for hire to be in a road legal condition and that those operating the vehicles comply with relevant licensing laws.
“We are committed to working with our partners to ensure that vehicles are safe and a number of fixed penalty notices were issued during the operation.
“Our message is very clear. It is essential that your vehicles are road legal and in compliance with licensing laws, and appropriate action will be taken when we find evidence that they are not.”
